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More than 480 web firms record ‘every keystroke’
Hundreds of web firms are tracking every single keystroke made by visitors, a study from Princeton University has suggested.
Call to regulate video game loot boxes over gambling concerns
A US politician has condemned the "predatory practices" seen in games that feature loot boxes or crates.
Apple apologises and fixes securit
Apple has pushed out an update to fix a major security hole in its Mac operating system, admitting it “stumbled” with its latest software.
Emojis on austerity rules from top anti-graft authority go viral
The top discipline watchdog of the Communist Party of China has launched 16 emojis themed on the eight-point austerity rules, quickly becoming a hit on the internet
Brown, Hasbro test smart robotic pets for seniors
Rhode Island-based toy company and an Ivy League university are working together to create robotic pets that could help senior citizens with dementia.
Interstellar asteroid checked for alien technology
A project searching for intelligent life in the cosmos is going to check the first known interstellar asteroid for signs of alien technology.
Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China
Google is deepening its push into artificial intelligence (AI) by opening a research centre in China, even though its search services remain blocked in the country.
Net neutrality: The internet holds its breath
The term "net neutrality" was first deployed 15 years ago, and is commonly used to refer to the idea that all internet traffic should be treated equally.
Update your software today. Seriously
Chances are you own a smartphone or computer that contains a chip hackers could potentially exploit to get access to sensitive information.
